Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Refuting widespread rumours of internal friction within the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), Maharashtra unit chief and MP, Sunil Tatkare, on Thursday clarified that the party stands completely united. Addressing a press conference, Tatkare dismissed reports claiming that the party’s National President, Sunetra Pawar, was kept in the dark about his recent meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.Speculation had been rife in political circles after Su…
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Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is weathering a severe, potentially fatal existential storm. Following the tragic demise of its paramount leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in January 2026, the party’s internal cohesion has completely shattered. The transition of leadership to Ajit Pawar’s widow, Sunetra Pawar, has not brought stability; instead, it has triggered deep systemic fault lines.Sunetra Pawar’s presidency is legally contested, senior leader Praful P…
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) The structural cracks within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have widened into a high-stakes battle for organisational control following the untimely demise of former national president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Admitting to the massive political vacuum, NCP National Working President and Rajya Sabha MP Praful Patel said on Monday that while it is difficult to fill the void left by Ajit Pawar, the party must take “corrective steps” to remain re…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national president Sunetra Pawar, on Wednesday, marking the party’s 27th foundation day, called upon workers to renew their commitment towards building a stronger, more prosperous, and progressive Maharashtra.She urged party members to draw inspiration from the ideals of Shiv-Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar, while following the progressive path laid down by the late Yashwantrao Chavan.Sunetra Pawar also paid tribute to the late former NCP president …
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) The nomination of Rajendra Jain to the Rajya Sabha and Aniket Tatkare’s election to the state council have enabled Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare to reassert their authority within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Sunetra Pawar.Ahead of the party’s 27th anniversary on June 10, the developments signal that their influence in the organisation remains intact.The brief but intense attempt to sideline Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare within the NCP recently marked a…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) nominee Rajendra Jain is set to get elected unopposed in the Rajya Sabha elections as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) did not field its candidate. Rajendra Jain filed his nomination on Monday in the presence of senior leaders, including Chhagan Bhujbal, Praful Patel, Dilip Walse Patil, youth leader Parth Pawar, and Mahayuti leaders Ashish Shelar and Bharat Gogawale.Thereafter, another independent also filed his nomination, but the MVA refrai…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Veteran NCP leader and Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday dismissed reports that injustice has been done to him, but commented that he deserved the same justice that others received. Speaking to reporters after the party nominee Rajendra Jain filed nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections slated for June 18, Bhujbal admitted that he was keen to get the nomination and that he had also requested the party that his nephew and former MP Sameer Bhujbal should be giv…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha nomination exercise within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) underscored the leadership’s tightrope walk as it sought to balance generational aspirations and organisational stability.Following the withdrawal of OBC stalwart and Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and handing the ticket to Rajendra Jain — a staunch loyalist of party Working President Praful Patel — the NCP leadership managed to avert a messy, public showdown.This move represents a hig…
Pune, June 4 (IANS) The official election affidavit of Mahayuti’s surprise Pune candidate, Vikram Kakade, has revealed staggering personal wealth and an equally astounding personal loan of Rs 10 crore to Jay Pawar, the son of current Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP National President Sunetra Pawar and late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The construction magnate and former national-level shooter has declared total family assets worth Rs 153 crore, establishing him as one of the wea…
Pune, June 1 (IANS) High-voltage drama and chaos unfolded within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Pune on Monday over the selection of candidates for the upcoming Pune Local Authorities Constituency Legislative Council election, slated for June 18. June 1 was the last day to file nominations. Despite Vikram Kakade’s name being finalised on Sunday night, a major crisis erupted on Monday as disgruntled faction leaders voiced strong opposition.Following a tense two-hour marathon meeting at…